Fiona and Marice

Posted on 27th February 20235th June 2023 by Fiona and Marice — Leave a comment

Shop Talk

What’s been happening in the shop and sewing studio. Return of our free quarterly pattern swap, Fabric Spring Sale, Fabric arrivals, Piped cushions, Tote Bag & Kids Classes.

The return of our quarterly FREE PATTERN SWAP is happening on the first weekend in March. Saturday 4th 10am – 3pm and Sunday 5th March 10am – 2pm.

How it works: Bring along any unloved pattern you have, these can be free ones from magazines, ones you have used, or unused. If they have been ‘cut to size’ then please mark on the envelope which size it’s cut to. Pop them in the boxes on the dedicated table. You do not have to take patterns along to be able to take part. There are more than enough patterns accumulated over the past swaps, that you are free to take without dropping off.

A great way to plan out your next summer wardrobe or build up your wardrobe staples. Use the opportunity to try out patterns you may not have bought.

Reuse, recycle and give an unloved pattern(s) a home!

Posted on 17th February 202325th February 2023 by Fiona and Marice — Leave a comment

How to make a Tea Cosy.

Posted on 13th December 202226th February 2023 by Fiona and Marice — Leave a comment

Neck Warmer Tutorial

A simple, very cosy, neck warmer with just one working button. Get your ‘good’ fabric out that has been too nice to use and create a fabulous show piece for it. Also a great excuse to get the buttonhole foot out and give it a go!

Outer fabric, we have used Robert Kaufman Flannel (view here), cut to 10″ x 33″ / 25 cm x 85 cm.
Inner fabric, here you want something soft and warm like fleece, cuddle fleece or sherpa. We have used cuddle fleece (view here), cut to 10″ x 33″ / 25 cm x 85 cm.
Scrap of interfacing for stabilising button hole.
Button, we used one 1″ in diameter.

Fancy giving it a go? We have a supply kit to make your own for £10. (click here).

Posted on 18th August 202228th February 2023 by Fiona and Marice — 1 Comment

Cheats quilt!

Short on time to make a quilt? We used Patchwork from our Dandelion Jungle Collection. It already has the hard work done for you, you just need to layer it up and quilt.

If you make the backing 1.5″ larger all around you can use this to self bind, leaving out having to add binding to your quilt, making it even speedier.

Posted on 12th June 202228th February 2023 by Fiona and Marice

Free Lingerie Sewing Patterns

If you’ve been inspired by the recent lingerie sewing episode of The Great British Sewing Bee then these free patterns are quick, use up little fabric, and are a great way to get some experience in sewing stretch fabrics and elastic. A google search will find you lots of free patterns but the ones that I have posted here are tried and tested by me!! Fiona x

Posted on 18th April 202218th April 2022 by Fiona and Marice

The Factory Dress / Top Pattern

Inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties. The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. The Factory dress skill level is beginners with an ‘easy fit’ so use the bust measurement only for sizing.

I first made the dress in brushed cotton flannel, cosy for those winter months, layering over jeans and long sleeve tops but still very wearable in spring, whilst still a nip in the air.

Posted on 10th January 20223rd April 2022 by Fiona and Marice

Downloads from our January 22 Newsletter

Have you made a ruffle cushion before? Here’s a link to the free pattern which was also included in our newsletter this month. Click the DOWNLOAD below.

Posted on 6th December 20217th December 2021 by Fiona and Marice

Festive Opening Hours

Posted on 20th July 202128th July 2021 by Fiona and Marice

We need your votes……..

Woohoo! We are so excited to be nominated for Best Regional Independent Store – Scotland!!! We can’t THANK YOU enough for nominating us and we’d really appreciate it if you VOTE FOR US and help us to get Inverness on the map!!

Click here to be taken to the voting form, we are category 20. You don’t have to vote in every category but, of course, if you have an opinion then please do make a choice! Everyone who enters will automatically receive an exclusive download pack (with some fab wee sewing projects and a pattern for a linen top, see sneak peek below). You’ll also be entered into an exclusive prize draw to win one of two get-away breaks, valued at £3,500+